Other measure
Compulsory measure
Notified by Belgium
Published 23 Jan 2026
SR/00215/26
Karrimor dry bag subject to safety measures over chemical risk
EU authorities took action on this product (Karrimor dry bag) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Outdoor waterproof dry bag. Product sold online, in particular via sportsdirect.com
- Brand
- Karrimor
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Hobby & sports equipment
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains PFAS (man made for ever chemicals) including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (total measured value: 84 mg/kg) These chemicals can cause developmental and reproductive toxic effects and are carcinogenic.
The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Other
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Belgium
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00215/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.